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150 experts brainstorm measures to tackle air pollution

Source: The Tribune, Date: June , 2015

Discussing the increasing air pollution in the Capital, experts
viewed that lack of public awareness and concern besides missing political will
has led to Delhi acquiring the dubious distinction of being among the highest
polluted cities in the world. Many among them blame it on poor air monitoring
system while adding that more than 70 per cent of it is coming from the West
side of Delhi, including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. "Worldwide
increased aggressive public concern over air pollution has forced ruling political
parties to change agenda leading to introduction and implementation of strict
environment laws. In Delhi as well as other parts of the country, the public
concern is missing due to lack of awareness about air pollution.